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Cemeteries in Lawrence County, PA

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania has 69 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 11 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near New Castle (21), Bessemer (13) and New Wilmington (7). Among them are 27 church cemeteries (39%), 12 Presbyterian cemeteries (17%) and 4 Methodist cemeteries (6%).

69
cemeteries
11
towns represented
1
historic
27
church cemeteries
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How Lawrence County compares

Lawrence County has 8.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.5 for Pennsylvania, which puts it 42nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,209 deaths here in 2024, about 151 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (41st of 67 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureLawrence CountyPennsylvaniaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents8.26.542nd of 67
Cemeteries per 100 square miles19.318.930th of 67
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,209136,88230th of 67
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery17.516.222nd of 67
Funeral homes81,45041st of 67
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1519410th of 67
Cremation providers524016th of 67
Monument dealers110226th of 67
Notable burials63,54142nd of 67

Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Pennsylvania counties with the figure available. Compare Lawrence County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Lawrence County?

We list 69 cemeteries in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Lawrence County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Pennsylvania vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Lawrence County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Pennsylvania law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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